Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-6

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-6, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very close but the FP2 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The FP2 was revealed 4 years earlier than the NEX-6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FP2 grades against the NEX-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FP2 against the NEX-6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and NEX-6 is 95 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and NEX-6.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP2 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-6 will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.